Michigan State University Moves to Rename its James Madison College–YAF Chapter Looks to Save It
If the Founding Fathers of our great nation aren’t safe from cancel culture, no one is. Administrators at Michigan State University’s James Madison College have signaled their willingness to reconsider the name of the institution, opening the door to removing the Founding Father from campus. In a letter sent to students, alumni, and faculty at […]
Michigan State University Moves to Rename its James Madison College–YAF Chapter Looks to Save It
If the Founding Fathers of our great nation aren’t safe from cancel culture, no one is. Administrators at Michigan State University’s James Madison College have signaled their willingness to reconsider the name of the institution, opening the door to removing the Founding Father from campus. In a letter sent to students, alumni, and faculty at […]
Creighton U Professor Calls Pro-Police Rally A “White Supremacist Rally”
UPDATE: The school has released a statement condemning Smith’s comments, and the professor has apologized. A professor of Theology at Creighton University–a Catholic institution–slammed pro-police demonstrators on Twitter last week, calling a “Back the Blue” rally a “white supremacist rally.” Zachary B. Smith tweeted an article titled “‘Back the Blue’ rally in Omaha to show […]
Creighton U Professor Calls Pro-Police Rally A “White Supremacist Rally”
UPDATE: The school has released a statement condemning Smith’s comments, and the professor has apologized. A professor of Theology at Creighton University–a Catholic institution–slammed pro-police demonstrators on Twitter last week, calling a “Back the Blue” rally a “white supremacist rally.” Zachary B. Smith tweeted an article titled “‘Back the Blue’ rally in Omaha to show […]
“We As Young Conservatives Believe” — Part Four
Sixty years ago this September, 100 young conservatives launched Young Americans for Freedom at William F. Buckley’s home in Sharon, Connecticut. There they wrote the Sharon Statement, the new organization’s founding document, which has been described by the New York Times as the “seminal document” of the Conservative Movement. The principles that it puts forth […]
“We As Young Conservatives Believe” — Part Four
Sixty years ago this September, 100 young conservatives launched Young Americans for Freedom at William F. Buckley’s home in Sharon, Connecticut. There they wrote the Sharon Statement, the new organization’s founding document, which has been described by the New York Times as the “seminal document” of the Conservative Movement. The principles that it puts forth […]
“We As Young Conservatives Believe” — Part Three
Sixty years ago this September, 100 young conservatives launched Young Americans for Freedom at William F. Buckley’s home in Sharon, Connecticut. There they wrote the Sharon Statement, the new organization’s founding document, which has been described by the New York Times as the “seminal document” of the Conservative Movement. The principles that it puts forth […]
“We As Young Conservatives Believe” — Part Three
Sixty years ago this September, 100 young conservatives launched Young Americans for Freedom at William F. Buckley’s home in Sharon, Connecticut. There they wrote the Sharon Statement, the new organization’s founding document, which has been described by the New York Times as the “seminal document” of the Conservative Movement. The principles that it puts forth […]
George Washington University Leftists Push to Eliminate Founding Fathers, Winston Churchill From Campus Buildings
They’re at it again. Leftists at The George Washington University have created a petition urging the school to rename several campus buildings, including those named after Founding Fathers James Monroe and James Madison, as well as the Winston Churchill Center. The petition was created on behalf of the Black Student Union, Black Defiance, Persist GW, […]
George Washington University Leftists Push to Eliminate Founding Fathers, Winston Churchill From Campus Buildings
They’re at it again. Leftists at The George Washington University have created a petition urging the school to rename several campus buildings, including those named after Founding Fathers James Monroe and James Madison, as well as the Winston Churchill Center. The petition was created on behalf of the Black Student Union, Black Defiance, Persist GW, […]
Virginia College to Re-Examine Offensive “Wasp” Mascot
Emory & Henry College in Virginia has announced to students the school will re-examine its wasp mascot (i.e., a bug) as it may be “exclusive” to students who are not White Anglo-Saxon Protestants “WASPs.” “Conversations must examine how Emory & Henry’s past has contributed to current and ongoing systemic oppression,” said Dr. John Wells, president […]
Virginia College to Re-Examine Offensive “Wasp” Mascot
Emory & Henry College in Virginia has announced to students the school will re-examine its wasp mascot (i.e., a bug) as it may be “exclusive” to students who are not White Anglo-Saxon Protestants “WASPs.” “Conversations must examine how Emory & Henry’s past has contributed to current and ongoing systemic oppression,” said Dr. John Wells, president […]
Youth Patriotism Index Shows High School Students More Patriotic Than College Peers
As America prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Youth Patriotism Index shows American students hold more patriotic opinions than many in the commentariat may want to admit, yet students seem reluctant to call themselves patriotic. The 2020 Youth Patriotism Index—a first-of-its-kind survey commissioned by Young America’s Foundation and released in partnership with Townhall—takes the pulse […]
Youth Patriotism Index Shows High School Students More Patriotic Than College Peers
As America prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Youth Patriotism Index shows American students hold more patriotic opinions than many in the commentariat may want to admit, yet students seem reluctant to call themselves patriotic. The 2020 Youth Patriotism Index—a first-of-its-kind survey commissioned by Young America’s Foundation and released in partnership with Townhall—takes the pulse […]
Happy Birthday Thomas Sowell – Top 11 Sowell Quotes for Conservative Activists
Young America’s Foundation wishes Dr. Thomas Sowell a very happy 90th birthday! A steadfast defender of free enterprise, Dr. Sowell’s clear, concise reasoning has made his books and other writings popular reading for students of all ages. His work on economic and other cultural topics provides key insights that lay out a worldview that promotes […]
Happy Birthday Thomas Sowell – Top 11 Sowell Quotes for Conservative Activists
Young America’s Foundation wishes Dr. Thomas Sowell a very happy 90th birthday! A steadfast defender of free enterprise, Dr. Sowell’s clear, concise reasoning has made his books and other writings popular reading for students of all ages. His work on economic and other cultural topics provides key insights that lay out a worldview that promotes […]
My Experience at the Protest to Defend Roosevelt’s Statue in NYC
Yesterday, I traveled to New York City to meet with Young Americans for Freedom activists and conservative allies in the area to help rally in support of President Theodore Roosevelt and his statue in front of the American Museum of Natural History. This followed last week’s announcement that the museum would be removing the statue […]
My Experience at the Protest to Defend Roosevelt’s Statue in NYC
Yesterday, I traveled to New York City to meet with Young Americans for Freedom activists and conservative allies in the area to help rally in support of President Theodore Roosevelt and his statue in front of the American Museum of Natural History. This followed last week’s announcement that the museum would be removing the statue […]
UT-Austin Professor: “I despise the Israelis,” Tweets “#CatholicismMustDie”
An adjunct professor at the University of Texas-Austin went on a Twitter tirade this weekend, slamming the Catholic Church and tweeting his disgust with Israel. After being questioned by a Twitter user if he was using sarcasm when encouraging Iran to bomb Israel, Spencer Wells replied: “Nope – I despise the Israelis. If you want […]
UT-Austin Professor: “I despise the Israelis,” Tweets “#CatholicismMustDie”
An adjunct professor at the University of Texas-Austin went on a Twitter tirade this weekend, slamming the Catholic Church and tweeting his disgust with Israel. After being questioned by a Twitter user if he was using sarcasm when encouraging Iran to bomb Israel, Spencer Wells replied: “Nope – I despise the Israelis. If you want […]
YAF Welcomes Rachel Harper to HQ This Summer as a William & Berniece Grewcock Intern Scholar
Rachel Harper is from Calgary, Canada, and attends the University of Calgary, where she is entering her fourth year of the bachelor of commerce program. She has been a supporter of the Conservative Movement in Canada her entire life. Rachel first became involved with Young America’s Foundation when she attended the High School Conference at […]
YAF Welcomes Rachel Harper to HQ This Summer as a William & Berniece Grewcock Intern Scholar
Rachel Harper is from Calgary, Canada, and attends the University of Calgary, where she is entering her fourth year of the bachelor of commerce program. She has been a supporter of the Conservative Movement in Canada her entire life. Rachel first became involved with Young America’s Foundation when she attended the High School Conference at […]
“We As Young Conservatives Believe” — Part Two
Sixty years ago this September, 100 young conservatives launched Young Americans for Freedom at William F. Buckley’s home in Sharon, Connecticut. There they wrote the Sharon Statement, the new organization’s founding document, which has been described by the New York Times as the “seminal document” of the Conservative Movement. The principles that it puts forth […]
“We As Young Conservatives Believe” — Part Two
Sixty years ago this September, 100 young conservatives launched Young Americans for Freedom at William F. Buckley’s home in Sharon, Connecticut. There they wrote the Sharon Statement, the new organization’s founding document, which has been described by the New York Times as the “seminal document” of the Conservative Movement. The principles that it puts forth […]
